Industry News

Arlington, VA — Construction sector job gains slowed in November as firms added only 2,000 jobs, but wages for hourly employees accelerated and the number of unfilled positions reached record highs in October, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in analyzing latest government data. Association officials said the new figures indicate the slowdown in hiring is likely because of workforce shortages instead of declining need for labor.

Nashville, TN – Elevate™, a leading commercial roofing, wall and lining systems provider, has strategically reoriented its U.S. Sales organization and leadership team. The Elevate internal U.S. Sales team is now organized into East and West divisions, each led by a Senior Sales Director. The newly created role of Vice President of Supply Chain & Customer Experience will focus on end-to-end optimization, collaboration across the organization, and providing exceptional service to customers. Elevate implemented these changes to reinforce the commitment to improved customer centricity and provide more regionally focused customer support.

Allentown, PA – Continuing their popular metal wall panel installation seminars in 2024, ATAS International announces the dates and locations for those sessions. Locations include Allentown, PA; Mesa, AZ; and University Park, IL.

Moundridge, KS — The Bradbury Group hosted the Annual Bradbury Golf Tournament at Hesston Golf Course in Hesston, KS, in late October, with the goal of raising money to help support local food banks. It was a great opportunity to get employees, vendors and customers together to support a very worthy cause.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has announced its 2024 board of directors. Mark Van Dyken of Nucor Building Systems will continue to serve as the association's Chair.

Elk Grove Village, IL - The new PAC-CLAD Board and Batten wall panel system from Petersen expands the creative options for designers and specifiers of exterior cladding systems. The Board and Batten system uses concealed fasteners to maintain clean lines and a rhythmic pattern of alternating wide vertical boards and narrower elevated battens.

Washington, DC, November 16, 2023 – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its November 2023 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 42.8, an increase from the October index of 40.1.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, an industry leader and innovator in the field of engineered metal roof attachments, was awarded the 2023 Gold Level Industry Advocate Award for outstanding service, participation and support of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) at the MBMA annual meeting and awards presentation on Dec. 6 in San Antonio, TX.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) has released a mobile app for Apple and Android phones. The new app enables members to access all the member benefits available on the MBCEA website and directly communicate with other members.

Washington, DC – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reports that business conditions at architecture firms continued to soften in October. For the third consecutive month, the ABI score was under 50, indicating that a significant share of firms is seeing a decline in billings.

Muskegon, MI - Lorin Industries Inc., a global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, is partnering with Petersen, manufacturer of PAC-CLAD wall and roof panel systems in multiple gauges of steel and aluminum. With this partnership, Petersen is now stocking Lorin’s durable, beautiful anodized aluminum in a multitude of finishes.

Moundridge, KS — David Cox, Bradbury Group CEO, was honored as one of the area's Executives of the Year through the Wichita Business Journal. Cox took over as Bradbury Group CEO in 2016 and continues to propel the business forward year after year.

Rogers, MN - Americlad, LLC has announced a rebranding for the Americlad product line. For nearly 30 years, the company has been a trusted name in architectural metal solutions. The rebranding signifies its commitment to providing quality products, made-in-the-USA throughout the United States. The new Logo offers a modern and sleek design that exemplifies its commitment to the construction market. Americlad continues to promote its tagline “Innovating with Metal” which stands as a testament to its approach for being an innovative company in product design and development.

Bossier City, LA – McElroy Metal has announced the development of a new symmetrical metal roofing system called Trap-Tee. The system is site-formed, mechanically seamed and features a 2-3/4-inches-tall seam.

Princeville, HI - The Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) in partnership with the Storm Investigation Program (SIP) announces the release of the 2022 Hurricane Ian report.

Whiting, IN - On its website, East Lake Metals has debuted a simplified and effortless way to access quoting on unique and individualized aluminum extrusions. The company's move means customers now have the opportunity to benefit from tailored solutions that align precisely with their specifications. According to the company, "The introduction of custom aluminum extrusions marks not just a step forward but a leap into a future where customization meets quality seamlessly."

Newton, MA — Exhibitors at the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction nominated their products in one of 15 categories for the METALCON Top Products Award, and attendees voted on site in Las Vegas for their top three choice products.

Las Vegas, NV / ACCESSWIRE - The International Roofing Expo (IRE), the largest and most comprehensive event dedicated to the roofing and exteriors industries, returns February 6-8, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, fueling the industry and meeting demand for new materials and innovations.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA, manufacturer of ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) and ALUCOBOND® FaceFastened, has passed third-party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, commonly used in low rise multi-family and mixed-use market segments.

Moundridge, KS — The Bradbury Group, a leading roll forming and coil processing equipment manufacturer, appointed Antonio Gallo as its European Sales Leader. Gallo will work with the Bradbury International UK team and help it grow the market share of The Bradbury Group in Europe.